Tackle store talk: Saw this earlier this morning from the Fishhead Association website and thought it would be a fun continuation of the talk about the big sporting stores and how one...

1Oldboat42 Loc: Kearney, Nebraska

Saw this earlier this morning from the Fishhead Association website and thought it would be a fun continuation of the talk about the big sporting stores and how one has cut back on their fishing inventory.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Fishing Couple wrote:

Saw this earlier this morning from the Fishhead Association website and thought it would be a fun continuation of the talk about the big sporting stores and how one has cut back on their fishing inventory.

I do that occasionally.
Trouble is box stores.
We have n abundance of small gun shops. Some carry a small inventory of fishing gear.
Most now days are tactical gun shops.

Small tackle shops all gone 🤔

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Fishing Couple wrote:

Saw this earlier this morning from the Fishhead Association website and thought it would be a fun continuation of the talk about the big sporting stores and how one has cut back on their fishing inventory.

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dbed Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI

We have a new tackle shop in Wheatland, carries mostly crappie baits

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Fishing Couple wrote:

Saw this earlier this morning from the Fishhead Association website and thought it would be a fun continuation of the talk about the big sporting stores and how one has cut back on their fishing inventory.

Good one Joel. It's impossible for them to complete with the big stores. I went to my last local tackle shop yesterday, to renew my license. Picked up a few things I didn't really need, but try and support them.

1Oldboat42 Loc: Kearney, Nebraska

Grizzly 17 wrote:

I do that occasionally.
Trouble is box stores.
We have n abundance of small gun shops. Some carry a small inventory of fishing gear.
Most now days are tactical gun shops.

Small tackle shops all gone 🤔

Actually we have a number of small tackle stores in our neck of the woods. Most have prices that are compatible with the larger stores, so when you are at the lake you can restock right there, or go get what everyone else is using if you're so inclined.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Yes, usually the lures and such at a bait shop are generally what other fishermen are using and fish are biting. Nothing works all the time, and everything there has usually worked sometimes.

At box stores you are lucky to find anyone who knows the difference between a trolling lure and a cornbread mix! Many salesclerks cannot find their ass with both hands.

This is not about tackle, but once my family needed something and they were shopping in a Sears store. I didn't have anything to do so I went over to the sporting goods section and was browsing.

A mother and son came in to buy some shotgun shells. The clerk did not know gauge, powder or shot content. After listening to this for a few minutes, I went over and gave both the mother, son, and clerk a short lesson in ammo.

They were wanting to purchase a box of 20 gauge shells for the boy to hunt pheasants. I have never hunted pheasants, but we finally decided on #6 shot in 20 gauge. I might not have been correct in every regard, but was much further ahead than the salesclerk. Just Sayin...RJS

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Maxwells in McConnelsville is one of the best tackle stores around for a small store. They have hunting stuff also and will get you wh**ever you what and need 👍. PS always people talking and sharing in there 🤪

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Whitey wrote:

Maxwells in McConnelsville is one of the best tackle stores around for a small store. They have hunting stuff also and will get you wh**ever you what and need 👍. PS always people talking and sharing in there 🤪

I do love all the mam and pop stores. They're a dying breed.

Thomer Loc: Alexandria, Mn

In rural Minnesota, when you’re heading out, you stop at the bait shop. They may have some split shot, or some jig heads, along with some various crank baits. But these are along with some Hostess Fruit Pies, a half gallon of milk, and a quart of oil! They are small mom&pop stores that need our business! I’ll grab some jerky along with my waxies and crappie minnows and perhaps top off my tank! Cuz if they’re not there then what!

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

You are absolutely right, the mom-and-pop stores are vanishing, but they are chocker block full of important information, if you will do business there and ask. Just Sayin...RJS

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

I forgot the Bob Samples' rule about starting a business.

First rule, anyone starting a business will probably have only half enough financing to start, hoping to do well enough to survive.

If one has enough financing, they would have tried something more expensive! Believe me I've tried it, and my rule is seldom if ever broken.

Finally, most do not have enough experience to succeed. Beginners should work for at least a year in their chosen field before making the plunge. Even then the odds are long.

This is why there are so many failures in 'start up businesses'. Just Sayin...RJS

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Fishing Couple wrote:

Actually we have a number of small tackle stores in our neck of the woods. Most have prices that are compatible with the larger stores, so when you are at the lake you can restock right there, or go get what everyone else is using if you're so inclined.

The small gun shop i visit now n than Is owned by a great fellow.
Prices on some things are better than box stores.
I get my MD fishing license from him.
I've purchased a St Croix rod from him n a ruger carbine. Same price as box stores.
He carries some plastics I've never seen anywhere else.
👍

Uncle_T Loc: Georgia

There is a nice sporting goods shop here in town, S&K sporting goods, a small shop but really nice, it’s mainly hunting and fishing, nice people and the prices are competitive with the big box stores as well as Cabela’s and bass pro

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Well, if you depend upon Box stores you are going to have to rely upon yourself alone. My personal experience is they know little or nothing and have little experience. What little they know is "I sold three of these today!" Some stores have good return policies, but again they need them. Just Sayin...RJS